Independent guide, not the lift operatorTickets are bought from the operatorUpdated November 2026

Innsbruck Airport to the Stubai Valley

Innsbruck Airport is 43 km from the glacier. By car or private transfer plan about 45 minutes; by public transport you need the airport-to-city leg first and then bus 590 from Innsbruck Hbf (45 to 50 minutes).

By Stubaiglacier.com editors · Updated

The operator gives the distance from Innsbruck Airport to the glacier as 43 km. Choose by luggage and season.

Options

  • Rental car (about 45 minutes): flexible, free parking at the valley station. Check winter tyres in the ski season.
  • Private transfer (about 45 minutes): door to hotel; confirm the driver goes up to Mutterberg if you want the glacier directly.
  • Public transport: first reach Innsbruck Hbf, then bus 590 (about 45 to 50 minutes, about every 30 minutes). The tram to Fulpmes is slower; see from Innsbruck.

Where to sleep

If you land late, a night in Innsbruck is the safer choice, see where to stay in Innsbruck. For a ski week choose Neustift.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Innsbruck Airport from Stubai Glacier?

43 km according to the operator.

How do I get from the airport to the Stubai Valley without a car?

Go to Innsbruck Hbf (check the local timetable for the airport leg) and take bus 590 for about 45 to 50 minutes. Or book a private transfer.

Can I fly in and ski the same day?

Possible in theory: about 45 minutes by road plus the ticket counter. We cannot advise on flight times; check the airline schedule and the last ride down at 16:15.

Is there a rental car desk at the airport?

Comparison sites list rental offices at Innsbruck Airport. Confirm pickup hours in your booking.

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